{"id":6669,"date":"2021-02-10T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/?p=6669"},"modified":"2024-06-20T15:32:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T19:32:22","slug":"acknowledging-black-experiences-a-list-of-resources-for-learning-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/acknowledging-black-experiences-a-list-of-resources-for-learning-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Acknowledging Black Experiences \u2013 A List of Resources for Learning & Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When it comes to social justice everyone has a role in ensuring our society is equitable and fair for all its members \u2013 no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or educational background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For generations, Black lives continue to be undermined within our society as a result of long-standing institutional racism embedded in daily practices. To dismantle these systems in place, and to truly be anti-racist, we must understand the experiences of Black lives in various communities and examine our view of ourselves and one another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a Black student looking for a community or simply an ally interested in learning more about the Black experience, we\u2019ve compiled a list of upcoming events, books and films we think are worth checking out! We welcome any additions in the comments below! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we continue to acknowledge the rich history of Black communities, let\u2019s remind ourselves to embed Black voices, excellence and stories into everyday life – not just one month a year<\/strong>. Diminishing Black experiences to a single month of the year is disregarding the very accomplishments made by Black people in every area of work. We also want to highlight the importance of centring (and creating space in our lives) to continually learn about Black History.<\/strong> It’s critical for us to learn from history – and not solely dominant narratives from Canadian and American History (and beyond) – to truly understand the immense importance of being anti-racist in our lives. Together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Design Researcher, Heather Watts, wrote a thought-provoking piece on why it\u2019s important to incorporate Black voices beyond February, which can be found here<\/a>.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UofT Events to Attend  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lunch & Learn Event: Black Athletes on the Margins \u2013 I am More!<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 11th<\/sup>, 12 pm \u2013 1:30 pm EST <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n